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 Scholastic Chess News: The US Chess Federation is the official sanctioning body for tournament chess in the United States, and for US participation in international chess events. It has over 90,000 registered members. It rates "over the board" tournaments, and supports and promotes chess activities in scholastics and correspondence chess. |
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Scholastic Chess NewsFree USCF Scholastic Membership Program for Underpriviledged ChildrenFree US Chess Federation memberships can be received for children who are in the "free lunch program" (low-income families), through a special U.S. Chess Trust program. Students who are on their school's free lunch program and have never been a USCF member before, are entitled to this benefit. The memberships will be channeled through coaches and parents who coordinate and organize chess programs in the schools. Each school program is eligible to receive a maximum of 10 scholastic memberships. The Free Membership Program, in addition to providing assistance to underpriviledged kids, is one more incentive for coaches to generate and organize chess activities at the schools. Coaches are encouraged to send a list of qualified kids, with a cover letter that includes a brief description of the program. Send it to: US Chess, Attn: Chess Trust, 3054 US Rt. 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553 or fax it to: (845) 561-2437. The USCF and the US Chess Trust thank Trust donors for their generosity and their support of children who could otherwise not afford to participate in tournament chess.
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